1000 Glass Cranes

A project in Philadelphia, PA by Germ
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One artist. One year. One thousand glass cranes.
Backers: 381
Average Pledge Per Backer: $243

Funded: $92,442 of $80,000
Dates: Aug 9th -> Sep 28th (50 days)
Project By: Germ
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Thank you for your pledge

September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

1 Artist 1 Year 1000 Glass Cranes 100% funded!!!

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
WE DID IT!! Funded goal met with 5 DAYS LEFT to reserve your crane! � There are no words to express the gratitude I feel right now. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! The real fun is just beginning.... I can't even begin to describe what it... (Read More)

Crane Giveaway!

September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
 As the final days of this campaign are upon us, I've decided to up the incentive ante. Everyone who has backed this project at any level will be entered into a raffle to win one of the cranes from the original Divine Lorraine Hotel installation.... (Read More)

50%!!!!!!! Halfway there!

September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Halfway there and less than two weeks to make this final push.  Its going to take an effort on everyones part to keep getting the word out there.  Please continue sharing the campaign with your friends and family.  Please message me with any media... (Read More)

Added a few new rewards!

September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
 Hi everyone, I just added a few new options to the campaign.  If you missed out on the early bird special that included a crane t shirt and pin, you can now select the Full Package option that includes all three.  If you have already pledged you... (Read More)

Sacred Space

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
 January first of this year I started on my most ambitious pipe series I've ever worked on with my shopmate Trevy Metal. The Tools for Enlightment series set a standard for me this year and set a pace of creative exploration. The original thought... (Read More)

Starting to get some attention from the media!

August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
The Creators Project from Vice just wrote a really nice article about the project! Check it out. http://thecreatorsproject.vice.com/blog/glassblowing-artist-attempts-1000-cranes-1-year We have crossed the 25% funding mark! Let's keep the momentum... (Read More)

WyzGuy Radio Podcast episode 123!

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I had the honor and pleasure of sitting down with J. Michael at WyzGuy Radio to discuss glassblowing, teaching and 1000 Glass Cranes.  Check it out! ... (Read More)

Wine and Olive Oil

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
 Last February I had the incredible honor to travel to Israel and teach a workshop with Venetian Maestro Gianni Toso. That weekend changed me so profoundly that it's only now that I'm starting to realize it's impact. Our worth as humans is far... (Read More)

Wine and Olive Oil

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Installation Inspiration

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
This is me lost in a forest of colored cords at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This installation by Francis Kere is such an incredible experience of color, movement and total immersion. My vision for the 1000 Glass Cranes installation will play on... (Read More)

20% There!

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  The support for this project so far has been overwhelming.  Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared, reposted and purchased a crane... (Read More)

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